Which Substance Causes Muscles to Ache During Strenuous Exercise

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which substance causes muscles to ache during strenuous exercise?

• A) pyruvic acid
• B) lactose dehydrogenase
• C) lactate ion
• D) lactic acid

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